Determined not to miss any further opportunities to connect with the African American community, The PGA Tour has, among many other commitments, entered a memorandum of understanding with the Black Press of America. The agreement promises to raise awareness and keep African Americans informed about all the game has to offer.
At the turn of the 21st Century, Tiger Woods dominated the game of golf.
Over a near-unprecedented five-year period, Woods staked a claim as the top-ranked golfer globally, eventually capturing 15 major championships – just three shy of Jack Nicklaus’s record.
But even as Woods – an individual of color – took the game by storm, many believed golf missed a golden opportunity to capitalize on his appeal to African Americans and other minorities.
